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Festival of Transport at Avon Valley Railway
Featuring vintage vehicles, cycles and entertainment, steam and heritage diesel train services, heritage bus service from Keynsham railway station, display by Austin 7 Club, trade stands, and classic railway and transport films in static carriage ‘Rose’.
Bitton Beer Bash at Avon Valley Railway
Offering a fresh selection of beers from breweries all around the country and showcasing a range of brewers from local West Country favourites.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Avon Valley Railway
A steam train ride up and down the line, plus a whole host of activities at the station including balloon modelling, face-painting, magic shows, and more. Trains depart at 10:45am, 12pm, 13:15pm, 14:30pm and 15:45pm. Children who bring their teddy travel free.
Farmyard Friends at Avon Valley Railway
With bunnies, sheep, Shetland ponies, and more, plus enjoy a steam-hauled ride along the line and a farmyard trail around the station, with the chance to win an exciting prize. Trains depart at 10:45am, 12pm, 13:15pm, 14:30pm and 15:45pm.
Steam into Spring at Avon Valley Railway
Enjoy a steam-hauled ride behind our engine on the restored TOAD brake van. From the veranda of the brake van you can ride up close and personal behind the day’s steam engine and experience a unique ride of the full line. Upgrade your ticket when booking to enjoy this special opportunity.
Local Residents’ Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
If you live in a BA or BS postcode, then you can enjoy half price travel all weekend. Simply bring some ID with you to our booking office on the day. Trains depart at 10:45am, 12pm, 13:15pm, 14:30pm and 15:45pm.
Review – The Santa Special at Avon Valley Railway
James Kenward and his family enjoy a magical start to the Christmas festive season at Avon Valley Railway The festive magic began from the moment my wife and I and our excited daughters arrived at Avon Valley Railway for the Santa Special. Friendly car park attendants helped us find a space and Christmas music drifted...
Sip, Savour and celebrate at the Autumn Wine & Drink Festival at Avon Valley Railway
Wine lovers and foodies alike are in for a treat this autumn, as the Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust announces its Autumn Wine & Drink Festival at Bitton Station on Friday 3 October 2025, from 6-9:30pm. This year’s festival promises to be broader and more exciting than ever before, with an extended range of wines...
Avon Valley Railway launches appeal following financial loss to fraudster
The Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust, a volunteer-led charity running the heritage railway between Bristol and Bath, is launching a Bounce Back Appeal as a result of falling victim to a serial fraudster. The fraud, which has impacted the railway by approximately £50,000, came to light after financial anomalies were identified as having been carried...
Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust’s monthly wine tasting events are back!
As part of its fundraising campaign for 2025, the Avon Valley Railways Heritage Trust is holding the first of monthly wine tastings taking in the World of Wine in 2025 on Friday, 21 Feb 2025 from 2.30-4.30pm at Bitton Station. Whether you’re looking to expand your wine knowledge or simply enjoy a fun time with...
Review – a Christmas ride on Avon Valley Railway’s Santa Special
Georgina Crawshaw and her young son enjoy an early festive treat at the always family-friendly Avon Valley Railway If you’re a train obsessed toddler, there’s only one thing better than breakfast with the Fat Controller (or Sir Topham Hatt, as he’s now known), and that’s breakfast with the (other) big man himself – Father Christmas!...
Local Residents’ Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
Travel for half price on our first weekend of the year if you live in a BS or BA postcode. Just bring proof of address.
All aboard for a family Sunday lunch in a buffet car at Avon Valley Railway
A tasty family lunch in a wonderfully atmospheric setting with great service too Sunday lunch for the family might be a richly enjoyed tradition across the land, but the piles of pots, pans, plates and cutlery that it inevitably creates can be a bit of a turn-off. So when the chance comes for a Sunday...
Chocolate Trains at Avon Valley Railway
Enjoy an Easter ride on the iconic restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham. Discover more about this special locomotive and its local history from the displays at the station and from talking to the retired Fry’s employees. There will be a passenger steam train service alongside brake van rides on the Fry’s...
Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway
All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, balloon modelling, face painting and a family trail all included within the ticket price. Wheelchairs users requiring tickets, please call the Booking Office on 0117 932 5538.
Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway
All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, balloon modelling, face painting and a family trail all included within the ticket price. Wheelchairs users requiring tickets, please call the Booking Office on 0117 932 5538.
Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway
All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, balloon modelling, face painting and a family trail all included within the ticket price. Wheelchairs users requiring tickets, please call the Booking Office on 0117 932 5538.
Brick Express at Avon Valley Railway
Jump onboard the Brick Express and enjoy building workshops led by the team at Gincandescence whilst you travel the line, then admire models from Bristol’s GertLug Adult Fans of Lego® group and see their latest creations. There ’will be cityscapes, fantasy scenes, trains and more! In addition, there will be a family trail around the...